Rethinking Abortion: Equal Choice, the Constitution, and Reproductive Politics
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0691005273 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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He demonstrates that before Roe, pro-life measures were selectively and erratically administered, thereby subverting our constitutional commitment to equal justice. Claiming that these measures would be similarly administered if reinstated, the author seeks to increase support for keeping abortion legal, even among those who have reservations about its morality.Abortion should remain legal, Graber argues, because statutory bans on abortion have a history of being enforced in ways that intentionally discriminate against poor persons and persons of color. This double standard violated the fundamental human and constitutional right of equal justice under law, a right that remains a major concern of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.. Mark Graber looks at the history of abortion law in action to argue that the only defensible, constitutional approach to the
"Mark Graber's pragmatic interpretation of abortion law and politics is interesting, concisely written, and well researched. Smith, The Law and Politics Book Review"In this extremely interesting and well-written book, Mark Graber maintains that the abortion debate has bogged down. Its combination of concrete analysis and theoretical insights should provide for a productive discussion."--Timothy L. He wants to try a new approach, one that is both pragmatic and, he hopes, likely to appeal to those Americans who, like him, believe that abortion is morally wrong, but should be legal."--Bonnie Steinbock, Ethics
Pen ID said Impressive Academic Argument for Equal Choice. Mark Graber writes an excellent, in-depth analysis on the issue of abortion. To start with, I have to mention over Impressive Academic Argument for Equal Choice Mark Graber writes an excellent, in-depth analysis on the issue of abortion. To start with, I have to mention over 30 pages of well-researched bibliography with which Mr. Graber supports his argument. What I like about this book is its pragmatism and a realistic analysis of the issue: enough of the philosophical/constitutionality debates, let us see how abortion law on the books differs from abortion law in practice then let us arrive at a solution. Mr. Graber analyses pro-life and pro-choice positions showing their strengths and weaknesses, and then goes for the kill with his equal choice position.. 0 pages of well-researched bibliography with which Mr. Graber supports his argument. What I like about this book is its pragmatism and a realistic analysis of the issue: enough of the philosophical/constitutionality debates, let us see how abortion law on the books differs from abortion law in practice then let us arrive at a solution. Mr. Graber analyses pro-life and pro-choice positions showing their strengths and weaknesses, and then goes for the kill with his equal choice position.
He is the author of Transforming Free Speech: The Ambiguous Legacy of Civil Libertarianism.. Mark A. and a J.D., is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Maryland. Graber, who holds a Ph.D